Open Every Saturday | Rain or Shine | 10 am to 3 pm
Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market is a weekly community market hosted in Historic Riverside on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine.
We are advocates for the small businesses, artists, makers, and farmers of Jacksonville. Our market serves as a vital economic outlet, acting as a community showcase of the arts and a communal gathering for farmers, artists, makers, and customers alike.
At the Riverside Arts Market, enjoy the harvest of the agricultural arts by supporting Florida farmers. Pick up the freshest local produce of the week in Jacksonville! To remain sustainable, farmers depend on your weekly purchases, so come for the freshest produce and stay for the fun. Our community benefits from all of us staying "loyal to local."
Ready to get involved?
RAM would be nothing without the invaluable help of our volunteers! If you're looking to get more involved or interested in what it means to run one of the most successful events in the Southeast every Saturday, sign up today. Volunteers assist in a variety responsibilities such as market setup, water and merchandise sales, site beautification and more.
At the Riverside Arts Market, We're Doing the "Rot" Thing!
In 2021, we set out to make our impact on the community more sustainable. Since then, the RAM Greening Campaign is not a single document or an individual program but a transformative combination that continues to grow through shaping the market as a model for “green” events and the efforts led by RAM Staff, to protect the St. Johns River by proximity.
In partnership with Apple Rabbit Compost, Riverside Arts Market is proud to offer Composting for our Farmers thanks to the support of TerraWise Homes. Founded in 2016, Apple Rabbit Compost is Jacksonville’s leading food scrap composting non-profit organization with years of experience in diverting food waste from landfills and promoting community nourishment. To learn more and how to compost at home, reach out to Apple Rabbit!
December 7 - First Saturday Brews/I Know It Trivia
December 14 - Winter Wonder-RAM: Treasure Hunt
December 21 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
December 28 - New Year: RAM in Review
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Today marks #GivingTuesday here at the Riverside Arts Market— as a program of @preservationjax, we are proud to be able to give back to the community and share what the historic neighborhood offers.
What is Giving Tuesday? It’s a global day of generosity—a chance for communities to come together and make a meaningful impact. This year, we’re focusing on the small businesses that make Riverside & Avondale so unique.
From the mom-and-pop shops to the cozy cafés and creative boutiques, these businesses do more than sell goods—they create jobs, build connections, and keep our neighborhood vibrant and welcoming. But small businesses need us now more than ever. With so much turnover in recent years, your support can help them thrive and continue to shape the identity of our community.
How can you help?
✔️ Shop at a local store and @riversideartsmarket
✔️ Grab a bite at a family-owned restaurant
✔️ Share a kind word (or a positive review!)
✔️ Spread the word to your friends
This Giving Tuesday and beyond, show our local businesses that they’re more than storefronts—they’re the soul of our community. Tag your favorite local spots below and let us know how you’re giving back today! 🌟
It’s finally here 🙌 Today is the biggest day of the year for small businesses - Small Business Saturday! This year, we encourage you to divert your dollars and spend time with the artists, makers, farmers, and those who make up the Jacksonville community ✨
Here are some notable vendors to shop with— did we miss one you love seeing at the market? Tag them below! With over 100+ vendors, there is so much to support this holiday season 🎄
Head out to RAM today to shop and empower our small businesses from 10am to 3pm. We’re open rain or shine, all year long.
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#riversideartsmarket #jaxflorida #jacksonvilleflorida #thingstodoinjax #farmersmarket #loyaltolocal #artsmarket #dtjax #smallbusinesssaturday #shoplocal
We’ll see you tomorrow morning at 10am for #SmallBusinessSaturday!!
Art, Produce, Jewelry, Pottery, Food, Music and more all await you every Saturday Under the Bridge | 10am to 3pm 🌧️ or ☀️
🎉 It’s a Very Merry #DUUUVAL Giveaway! 🎉
We’re teaming up with @summasalts, @oceans.treasures.staug, @kristalcreates, and @campcraftcocktails to bring you an epic prize bundle just in time for Small Business Saturday! 🛍️✨
Here’s what you’ll win:
🧂 3 varieties of salt from @summasalts (2 for cooking, 1 for drinks)
🍹 A Flo’Rita mix, Classic Simple mix, Cocktail Garnish, Cocktail Picks, and 2 shot glasses from @campcraftcocktails
💎 Custom Jaguar jewelry from @oceans.treasures.staug
🐆 A Jaguar resin trinket tray from @kristalcreates
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @summasalts, @oceans.treasures.staug, @kristalcreates, and @campcraftcocktails.
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments who loves shopping local! (Each tag counts as an entry, so tag away!)
Important Details:
🗓 Giveaway closes Saturday, 11/30 at 11:59 PM EST.
🏆 Winner will be selected randomly and announced on our Story on Sunday, 12/1.
Rules & Disclaimers:
* Open to U.S. residents only. Must be 18+ to enter.
* This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.
* No purchase is necessary. Void where prohibited.
* By entering, you agree to comply with Instagram’s Terms of Use and Community Guidelines.
* Only @RiversideArtsMarket will contact the winner. Do not share personal information or respond to other accounts claiming to be affiliated with this giveaway. Stay alert for spam accounts!
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Good luck, and thanks for supporting small businesses! 💙🐾 #SmallBusinessSaturday #DUUUVAL #Giveaway
CASEY ON THE STREETS: RAM EDITION
EP. 1 “SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY”
This weekend is #SmallBusinessSaturday and we asked our local businesses and patrons a series of questions to test their knowledge 🎤
It was fun, chaotic, and got us super hyped for this upcoming Saturday! Stick around for episode two and a giveaway between @summasalts, @campcraftcocktails, @oceans.treasures.staug and @kristalcreates ✨ Details on that coming tomorrow!
I wonder where the wind will take me today… 💨
Join us this weekend for events happening Under the Bridge, local vendors & artisans and food every Saturday from 10-3pm!
#riversideartsmarket #artsmarket #farmersmarket #loyaltolocal #jacksonvilleflorida #904 #jacksonvilleflorida #thingstodoinjax #jaxevents
We’re counting down the days until #SmallBusinessSaturday 🧡
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 30th, for the biggest day of the year for Small Businesses! This year, we encourage you to divert your dollars and spend your time with the artists, makers, farmers, and others who make the Jacksonville Community what it is.
They are your family, friends, and neighbors who show up daily to make our City so unique. While they may be considered “small,” they’re anything but that. Stop by RAM and all the other incredible places and venues that are part of @dtjax passport ✈️
Are you visiting RAM and wondering what to do? Here are 5 things ✨
We have 150+ local vendors and artisans, musicians and performers, and more Under the Bridge every weekend from 10-3pm, come join us!
Let us know what you’re favorite thing to do at RAM is in the comments below 👇
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#riversideartsmarket #jaxflorida #904 #jacksonvilleflorida #thingstodoinjax #farmersmarket #loyaltolocal #artsmarket #dtjax
Free money?! 🤑
Supporting local goes well beyond our market! Part of our mission at @preservationjax is to Promote and Advocate for the community we serve, and @happy_medium_books perfectly embodies the work we do!
In collaboration with @summasalts, Happy Medium Books + Café made this years 🍁 Fall Mystery Packs 🍁 possible where you can get a $5 RAM token to spend at the market or @happy_medium_books. Either way it’s a win-win! You can spend your RAM token with any vendor at the market or swing by Happy Medium to grab a cup of coffee or apply it towards a new book like @feliciarbass Original Jazz Jam Photography Collection 📸
Each mystery pack also contains the mini salts, a reusable salt grinder and prizes from @knottedvines, @yarnbaubles, @grabyournuts_ or @greeniguanabath
So what are you waiting for? Stop by @summasalts to grab a mystery pack while they’re here! Thank you to @doctorevilslasercreations for making these - they turned out amazing 🙌
The most impactful day of the year for Small Businesses is nearly here - #SmallBusinessSaturday 🥳
Are you ready to make a difference? Stay Loyal to Local this holiday season by shopping small! Every purchase you make supports the hundreds of local artists, artisans, farmers, producers and more who put their heart and soul into every product they create 👏
Our community benefits from all of us staying Loyal to Local! Tag a friend who loves supporting local and your favorite small business to support like @apollos.pots here ✨
We’ll see you every Saturday, Under the Bridge, rain or shine 🧡
Happy Veterans Day to all our Veteran-owned small businesses! We thank you all for your service, commitment and for spending your Saturdays Under the Bridge with us 🇺🇸
Not pictured, but more Veteran-owned businesses you support are: @annabelleskyrojas, @valkryiebeardandgrooming, @blackdogbiscuit, @purabeancoffee, Old West Kettle Korn, and Skip the Balloon Guy
If you’re at the market this weekend, you will have to try @seitanic_jax, a vegan local pop-up vendor who has been a part of the Riverside Arts Market community for over a year!
He serves vegan sandwiches & scratch-made ferments, pickles, and sauces! Find him under the bridge every Saturday from 10-3pm!
#riversideartsmarket #ram #farmersmarket #local #jax #jaxeats
This Saturday, we`re honoring our makers, farmers, and culinary artists who have served in the various United States Branches this weekend ahead of Veterans Day!
Do you know a Veteran? Bring them out to RAM this weekend to explore the market, shop with local veteran businesses, and enjoy a fantastic performance by the Navy Band Southeast at 10:30 am as we salute and honor those who have served 🎖️
Below, you`ll find a list of our Veteran-owned vendors:
Bob Bush: Armed Forces, Vietnam — @bobcatwoodcrafters
Charles Martelli: United States Air Force — @blackdogbiscuit
Calvin Hawkins: Coast Guard — @abundantharvestsfarm
George Paspalaris: Navy — @ourgreekcorner
Annabell Rojas: United States Army Reserve – @annabelleskyrojas
Charlie Brown: United States Army – Old West Kettle Korn
Chris Diedrick: United States Army – @purabeancoffee
Bryan Collins: United States Air Force – @useeverycolor
Glen Bressler: United States Navy – Balloon Artist
Jameel Jones: United States Army – @thelegacybeard
Shannon and Matt Alexander: United States Marine Corps – @valkryiebeardandgrooming
Marci Koziolek: United States Navy – @kraftymax
Mary Keenan: United States Army/United States Air Force – @opcsandwiches
Tim Ward: United States Navy – @humancanvascreations
Peggy Denson: United States Army — @alamacanileatherworks
Darryl Ferrell: United States Army Reserve — @ferrellflag
In our work to become a more sustainable market, we’re continuing our work with @applerabbitcompost with the support @terrawisehomes!
Thanks to TerraWise, our market can continue the work to allow our farmers to sustainably get rid of any waste they may have at the end of the market 💚♻️
“Terrawise Homes is proud to sponsor all composting initiatives at the Riverside Arts Market for the next year. RAM is a hub for local culture, and by helping promote composting, we hope to reduce waste, promote greener lifestyles, and foster a sense of environmental stewardship right here in Jacksonville. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our homes - it’s about building a better future for everyone.”
It’s First Saturday Brews which means $5 BEER 🍻
Stop by RAM today and grab a cold brew from @boldcitybrewery, @intuition_ale_works, @congareeandpenn, and @manifestdistilling!
Every first Saturday of the month we bring out your favorite local breweries and distilleries so you can enjoy a beverage of your choice as you shop local ☀️
New month, new happenings at RAM ✨🗓️ November 2024
Join the Riverside Arts Market this month our themed events from First Saturday Brews to Small Business Saturday happening at the end of the month! Enjoy food from local vendors, support local artisans + artists and live music and performances at the River Stage!
🍻 11/2 First Saturday Brews
🇺🇸 11/9 Veteran’s Day
🌾 11/16 Farm-City Week
💌 11/30 Small Business Saturday
Every Saturday from 10-3pm!
WAIT 👋🏼 they don’t love you like i love you… the Riverside Arts Market is always here every Saturday from 10-3pm, join us this weekend of the First Saturday Brews 🍻
Did you like our dance moves? 🕺🏻
#riversideartsmarket #artsmarket #jacksonvilleflorida #904 #funny #wait
FAB Unlimited Match Now Through Dec 31, 2024!
As Florida families and farmers continue to recover after Hurricane Helene and Milton, @feeding_florida`s @freshaccessbucks (FAB) are supporting FAB Partners (like us!) to meet the needs of local communities. Now through December 31, 2024, SNAP and D-SNAP shoppers will be able to shop at local markets and outlets with no daily cap!
Because of the widespread impact of these back-to-back storms and the impact on Florida farmers, the unlimited match increase will apply to participating FAB farm-direct locations across the entire state, not only those located in D-SNAP counties.
Ladies, gentlemen and furry friends, we present to you your 2024 Arf Barket Costume Contest winners and some shining participants!
The winners this year are:
🥇Max, the Lion
🥈Talisman, Spirit Dog
🥉Hiro, dressed as Maleficent
Honorary mentions go to the Men in Black, Katie and Peanut and Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie aka Jenny and Baymax!
Thank you to all our participants and makers for putting together some pretty great prizes for the Top 3 🙌
Arf barket at RAM happening now 🐕🐾
Join our annual dog costume contest to win one of the grand prizes— the crowd votes for the favorite! We’re starting at 11:45 today!
#ram #riversideartsmarket #artsmarket #jacksonvilleflorida #thingstodoinjax #dtjax #904 #halloween #dogcostume #dogs #doglover
